The Thoresby Society The Thoresby Society is the historical society for Leeds and District. Named after Ralph Thoresby, the first Leeds Historian, the society promotes interest and research into the history of Leeds and its neighbourhood.

The Historical Society for Leeds and District
Founded 1889

THE BOROUGH OF LEEDS 1207-2007:
800 years of Development and Change

This Exhibition has been organized by the Thoresby Society as part of Celebrate Leeds. It tells, in maps and pictures, the story of the development of Leeds from a medieval borough to a great 19th and 21st century city. The exhibition takes key dates in that development and shows what the borough looked like at those dates and explains the changes that have taken place, particularly in Briggate and the central area where the original medieval borough was created in 1207.

Location: Leeds City Libraries Exhibition Area, First Floor (beyond the Leeds Tapestry)
Dates: Tuesday 12 June - Friday 20 July 2007

Monday - Wednesday	9am to 8pm
Thursday	9-30am to 5-30pm
Friday	9am to 5pm
Saturday	10am to 5pm
Sunday	12 noon to 5pm

The Lord Mayor of Leeds, Councillor Brian Cleasby, opening the exhibition

Last Updated on 2007-07-15 by Sue Alexander

THE BOROUGH OF LEEDS 1207-2007: 800 years of Development and Change

THE BOROUGH OF LEEDS 1207-2007:
800 years of Development and Change